Top 40 Greatest Music Albums
by Batman4eva 
- Chart updated: 01/20/2014 22:23
- (Created: 12/08/2013 20:58).
- Chart size: 40 albums.
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My personal favorite album by U2, or by anyone, of all time
[First added to this chart: 12/08/2013]
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1984
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3,631
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[First added to this chart: 12/08/2013]
Year of Release:
1967
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14,914
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R.E.M.'s second full length album (Chronic Town was their debut EP) that is a must listen for every
[First added to this chart: 12/08/2013]
Year of Release:
1984
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3,223
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My favorite drummer, Stuart Copeland at of his best, adding more dynamic to his already phenomenal percussion abilities
[First added to this chart: 12/08/2013]
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1983
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5,447
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[First added to this chart: 12/08/2013]
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1993
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5,137
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2008
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4,927
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[First added to this chart: 12/08/2013]
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1991
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456
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1994
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565
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[First added to this chart: 12/08/2013]
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2002
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487
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[First added to this chart: 12/08/2013]
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1970
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11,807
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Total albums: 40. Page 1 of 4
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 4 | 10% | |
| 1970s | 9 | 23% | |
| 1980s | 11 | 28% | |
| 1990s | 10 | 25% | |
| 2000s | 6 | 15% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Soul Coughing | 1 | 3% | |
| Peter Gabriel | 1 | 3% | |
| Van Morrison | 1 | 3% | |
| Passengers | 1 | 3% | |
| Simon & Garfunkel | 1 | 3% | |
| Radiohead | 1 | 3% | |
| The Band | 1 | 3% | |
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Top 40 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 10 from 24th to 14thThe Final Cut by Pink Floyd |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 14th to 15thThe Rhythm Of The Saints by Paul Simon |
| Down 1 from 15th to 16thDéjà Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young |
| Down 1 from 16th to 17thThrowing Copper by Live |
| New entries |
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| Funeral by Arcade Fire |
| Leavers |
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| Look Sharp! by Joe Jackson |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| 09/23/2021 18:25 |  rockbluesfolkjaz | 74 | 87/100 | |
| 04/04/2015 23:18 | cobbo95 | 266 | 81/100 | |
| 02/16/2014 12:27 | joathome | 181 | 80/100 | |
| 12/10/2013 01:37 |  tgarritsen | 375 | 86/100 | |
| 12/09/2013 03:05 |  SingingPeasant96 | 780 | 83/100 |
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From rockbluesfolkjaz 09/23/2021 18:26 | #274096
rockbluesfolkjaz 09/23/2021 18:26 | #274096
A nice list. I like most, though they're in a different order than my own. Keep going!
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Gooz 04/16/2014 20:30 | #109415
Gooz 04/16/2014 20:30 | #109415
You brought me boredom with only 40 picks. Is it something to think about?
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From joathome 02/16/2014 12:29 | #103295
I really love this chart. Like the high position of Up from P. Gabriel.
Why not complete it until 50 !
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From tgarritsen 12/10/2013 01:38 | #96998
tgarritsen 12/10/2013 01:38 | #96998
I really like the high position of Magical Mystery Tour
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